Flights canceled, states of emergency declared as winter storm forecast to bring dangerous weather across U.S.

January 24, 2026

TL;DR

Over 9,000 U.S. flights canceled for Saturday and Sunday due to a massive storm.
More than 200 million people are under winter storm threats, with warnings of heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain, and dangerous wind chills.
At least 17 states and Washington, D.C., have declared states of emergency.
Nine states have activated their National Guards.
Dallas Fort-Worth International Airport canceled 75% of its flights; Nashville International Airport canceled 59%.
Over 39,000 power outages reported in Texas as of Saturday morning.
Officials are concerned about widespread power outages due to ice weighing down power lines, potentially leading to dangerous conditions in homes heated by electricity.
Concerns exist about carbon monoxide poisoning from improper use of heaters and grills during outages, referencing a 2021 Texas ice storm.

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